Chapter 136: Overtures from the Heaven Dou Imperial Family

Silence descended upon the entire arena. Everyone gazed in shock at Xiao Yu, who remained suspended in mid-air, looking down upon all with an air of absolute dominance.

"Cough, cough, cough!"

Feng Xiaotian, who had fallen onto the arena floor, was the first to break the silence. There was no deep-seated enmity between Xiao Yu and himself, and Xiao Yu had held back his strength during the strike. However, the power of a hundred-thousand-year soul bone was simply too terrifying. Having taken the soul bone skill "Nether Emperor’s Heaven-Shaking Wrath" head-on, Feng Xiaotian’s condition was still poor; his face was pale, and his breathing was labored.

After a few more violent coughs, Feng Xiaotian managed to speak with difficulty: "Xiao Yu, you won. I am convinced of my defeat!"

Xiao Yu descended slowly from the air and nodded toward Feng Xiaotian: "You are also very strong. I believe that in the future, you will certainly have a place among the Titled Douluo of this continent!"

Feng Xiaotian nodded heavily: "I will. From now on, I will make you my goal and keep chasing your footsteps until I reach the pinnacle of this continent!"

A hint of a smile flashed in Xiao Yu’s eyes. A graceful curve touched his lips as he raised his right hand toward Feng Xiaotian: "Then let us meet at the summit!"

Feng Xiaotian also raised his right hand, striking the air in a gesture of a high-five with Xiao Yu: "See you at the summit!"

After a pause, Feng Xiaotian reverted to his usual sycophantic nature, saying with a bashful expression: "Xiao Yu, treat Sister Huo Wu well!"

Xiao Yu: "..."

Following Feng Xiaotian’s defeat, the Kamikaze Academy chose to forfeit without hesitation. This was only natural; they were facing a Soul Emperor-level opponent, and apart from Feng Xiaotian, no one in the Kamikaze Academy had broken through level 45. What else could they do but forfeit? Was there any point in going up just to throw their lives away? If their core members were beaten so badly by Xiao Yu that they couldn't compete the next day, and they ended up losing to some second-rate team from a kingdom, it would truly be a laughingstock.

The next day, when the Nine Stars Academy faced the Thunder Academy, the Thunder Academy also chose to forfeit immediately. In truth, since it was the final match, a friendly spar wouldn't have been out of the question. After the qualifying tournament, they would have to travel to Spirit City, the headquarters of the Spirit Hall, to begin the finals. Even if someone were injured, with the self-healing abilities of soul masters and the healing soul masters arranged by the organizing committee, they should have recovered by the time the finals arrived.

However, the captain of the Thunder Academy, Yu Tianxin, was worried that Xiao Yu still held a grudge over the time the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had ambushed him in the Sunset Forest. He feared that Xiao Yu might vent his anger on him and deal a ruthless blow on the stage. After all, soul skills had no eyes on the battlefield; it was not impossible for a mere Soul Ancestor like him to be killed in one strike by a Soul Emperor, especially after witnessing the earth-shattering soul bone skill Xiao Yu had unleashed against Feng Xiaotian. Furthermore, if he were killed by Xiao Yu in one hit, it couldn't even be considered a violation of the rules—who told him he couldn't even withstand a single strike? Ultimately, it would only be due to his own incompetence.

The qualifying tournament thus concluded. The Nine Stars Academy, with a record of fourteen consecutive victories, undoubtedly ranked first in the Heaven Dou Empire division. The Kamikaze Academy came in second with thirteen wins and one loss, followed by the Thunder Academy, Tianshui Academy, Plant Academy, and Shrek Academy. The academies following Shrek were merely minor participants, and there is no need to detail them here.

After the qualifying tournament ended, each academy had three days for final adjustments.

"Young Master, Prince Xue Qinghe of the Heaven Dou Empire is here to visit!"

Xiao Yu, who was resting at the Royal Hunting Grounds and enjoying the company of his companions, was suddenly interrupted by a report from outside.

That "Angel" girl is here?

Upon hearing that it was Xue Qinghe, Ye Lengleng, who knew her true identity, felt her expression turn cold and shot a look of annoyance at Xiao Yu. Xiao Yu rubbed his nose in embarrassment and waved his hand, saying: "Invite her in."

The sect disciple responsible for the report turned and left. Once he was out of earshot, Ye Lengleng rose from Xiao Yu’s arms, pulled up Huo Wu from the other side, and said: "Sister Huo Wu, His Highness the Crown Prince must have important matters to discuss with Brother Xiao Yu. Let us step away for a moment."

Ye Lengleng fully embraced her role as the virtuous mistress of the house. Qian Renxue’s identity was of great help to Xiao Yu, and she could not prevent him from meeting her. Xiao Yu felt a pang of guilt and pulled Ye Lengleng back into his embrace, planting a light kiss like a dragonfly skimming water on her alluring red lips.

Ye Lengleng blushed and tapped Xiao Yu’s shoulder lightly: "Enough, don't let outsiders see!"

With that, she broke free from his embrace and hurried away, pulling the still-confused Huo Wu along with her.

Not long after the two women left, Qian Renxue, maintaining the appearance of Xue Qinghe, walked in. The Heaven Dou imperial guards Qian Renxue had brought were kept outside, and with two level-95 Titled Douluo keeping constant watch by Xiao Yu’s side, there was no fear of anyone lurking in the shadows to spy.

Qian Renxue, not bothering to keep up the pretense in front of Xiao Yu, flashed a light and restored her true female form...